Originally posted by Tim Wieneke: it amazes me how many people don't get the concept that it isn't about the price On second thought....maybe it's our natural inclination as consumers to over focus on face price without examining true cost.

Of course the competition on some deals pushes me out, but its the nature of the beast.

BiggerPockets: If you send me a colleague request and your profile isn't properly filled out and you don't add a little note like, " I'd like to connect with you" or something of that nature then you will be DENIED.

Problems are natures way of letting you know you have more to learn.

If history is any indication, probably not...There have been other large index drops over the past 30 years, and each time, people come back after the bloodbath is over...it's just human nature...

Form me SFR seems to be the most natural way for a newbie REI to start.

This is because it is very easy and natural to "offshore" your taxes along with your costs.

The sellers, well they usually take some finesse and small talk is great at helping to keep everyone relaxed and natural. ;)

These compounds, at least the first three, are somewhat common in petroleum and natural gas.

That's the nature of the Master Lease Option, you are the Master Lessee.